KELLTINA Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 I have got over 50 reps and the best i have had to date is the Red porsche flat 6 from king.It is fantastic,i can't take it off.It beats my modded pam's anyday. LINK http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/watch.asp?productid=527 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude82 Posted February 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 The quality, finish and accuracy of the watch (porsche) that king is offering seems to be spot on...however, i'm not much of a porsche person...still deciding between the AP and the Dewitt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KELLTINA Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) You will not be dissapointed with the Dewitt,and more so if it comes with the softer rubber strap.I have the harder rubber strap and it is getting a little softer/supple the more i wear it.Problem is i cant take this dam porsche one off.Looks like i'll have to ware two watches. P.S my Dewitt does not have blue screws in the movement!! and the double AR is the best ive seen yet! The sapphire is pure flat like the gen and not convexed or concaved. Edited February 7, 2008 by KELLTINA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude82 Posted February 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Does anyone know where i can source a dewitt box...i might be going to BKK end of this month so if someone knows where i might find a dewitt box, please do let me know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Actually, the Bezel and the "Edge" of the Case are physically NOTCHED, to create the "Gear" effect. The Rep is just colored black to simulate the effect. No matter how nice the case back looks, I can't get past this flaw. If I am understanding you correctly, I would have to disagree... The rep is notched also and does have the rubber inserts. Concerning the blue screws... That is an easy fix. As soon as I can find the proper tool to open this watch, the screws will be changed with plain ones from another a7750. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude82 Posted February 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Does anyone know where i can source a dewitt box...i might be going to BKK end of this month so if someone knows where i might find a dewitt box, please please let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 it would be nice to see this dial version...it would bring some new colors in this white/black dial world of reps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario33 Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 ^ Agreed - that dial color has a unique color combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 ^ Agreed - that dial color has a unique color combo. it's the "kiwi" DeWitt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 That's the one I'm waiting for. Very distinctive and different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario33 Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 (edited) Has anyone inquired with one of our dealers as to whether it's on the horizon? Edited February 8, 2008 by Dario33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenpang Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 You will not be dissapointed with the Dewitt,and more so if it comes with the softer rubber strap.I have the harder rubber strap and it is getting a little softer/supple the more i wear it.Problem is i cant take this dam porsche one off.Looks like i'll have to ware two watches. P.S my Dewitt does not have blue screws in the movement!! and the double AR is the best ive seen yet! The sapphire is pure flat like the gen and not convexed or concaved. hi just wondering which dealer you got your Dewitt from without the blue screws. also could you take some pics please thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude82 Posted February 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Still wondering if anyone knows where i can source a dewitt box from...Kelltina..same question as zenpang..which dealer did you get your watch from... Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KELLTINA Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Dewitt purchased from King.Will post photo's when i get a decent camera!! The screws are black,if they are blue....it's a very very dark blue.King would give you an absolute answer on this.KELL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry563 Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 I have an interesting question/observation. If you look at the case back on the Dewitt it looks like they are using rivets instead of screws to hold the case back on. Now when this watch needs servicing (the movement that is) how does the watchmaker take the back off to get to the movement??? Do we have a disposable watch here??????? (once the movement fails its Un fixable) Does anyone know how the case back is removed????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Re: the accuracy of this watch, I compared it to the real deal. Mine does NOT have the blue screws and it is so close to the real deal I couldn't find any flaws. I know there must be some, but my "lying eyes" couldn't find them. And the bezel is notched. The only problem with mine is it came with the white strap attached and I want to change to the black strap. but there is no tool yet to change straps. Joshua tells me it will be available next month. Until then I will have to be satisfied with the white strap......which is a little to feminine for me. I'm a jeans kinda guy. ...........But the watch is one of the best out of the box reps yet. A $20,000 watch for $400+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero1 Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 I LOVE mine, this is such an awesome watch. That fusion of materials, gold, rubber, titanium, very very modern and cool. My only wish is that I could figure out how to open it so I could pop the crystal, strip the not-particularly-effective rep AR and send it to chief for some real AR treatment. Then that beautiful dial would pop even more. This watch begs the question, when this level of replication is possible, how can the gens possibly justify their asking price? $400 vs. $20,000? The gen is simply not anywhere near that much better (if at all, really). I guess in the gen world, you pay for the price. Or as a manufacturer once said (regarding setting retail prices on high end pieces), "Put a zero on the end, to make it sexy". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szvwj Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 I, too love this watch (I have the grey version). It cost more than I would have liked to pay, but it's a thing of beauty. The strap is a bit uncomfortable (the clasp digs into my wrist), but otherwise it's great (and it keeps excellent time). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero1 Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Grey dial! Pics please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenpang Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Re: the accuracy of this watch, I compared it to the real deal. Mine does NOT have the blue screws and it is so close to the real deal I couldn't find any flaws. I know there must be some, but my "lying eyes" couldn't find them. And the bezel is notched. The only problem with mine is it came with the white strap attached and I want to change to the black strap. but there is no tool yet to change straps. Joshua tells me it will be available next month. Until then I will have to be satisfied with the white strap......which is a little to feminine for me. I'm a jeans kinda guy. ...........But the watch is one of the best out of the box reps yet. A $20,000 watch for $400+. ok just wondering which dealer did u get your version from? the one without the blue screws? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szvwj Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Per Subzero's request, here's a picture of the Grey Dial version for your reference. As you can see, this one has blue screws (from Josh). Sorry, I should have cleaned it before taking pictures (I wear it too often). The screws that hold the case together appear to be some strange 5-sided screw head. I assume that this would require a special tool for servicing (but then again, I'm not a watchsmith). Bummer that a special tool is required to remove the straps (good thing I like the black). On another note, I see that Subzero is selling a BCE ultimate, just when I have one on order from Ruby, DANG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry563 Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 I just LOVE this watch but how in the heck are you going to be able to get it serviced when that time comes? From what I am hearing the only way to open the case back is by sending the watch back to the factory in China!!!! I was ready to buy this watch until I inquired and heard this from the dealer. Now I still want the watch BUT may need to buy something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 it would be nice to see this dial version...it would bring some new colors in this white/black dial world of reps the DeWitt Academia is one of my favorite reps...and I cannot describe how much I like the look of this one and how much this rep is well made...it's indeed a super rep IMO and with the price correction that this one had a month ago it's an additional reason for everybody (who likes it) to buy it... and do you know what is an additional good reason to purchase it? this (pics are used from a dealer named Tony - there have been members who ordered with him in the past - mostly positive experiences) : I bet our dealers can source this dial color as well! tip - be careful cause his mvt description are not the best - using swiss valjoux mvt to describe A7750! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Ive noticed that the sec hand is red on the rep while it's white on the gen and the chrono minute hand is wrong cause it's gold on the gen and blue on the rep... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now